what is your favorite slogan?
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what is your favorite slogan?
the books have lots of slogans....
there are also bits of wisdom we seem to aquire just in the course of our day...
what are your favorites???
one of mine would be....
the second part of the serenity pray... the courage to change the things i can...
it spells out my willingness to be a victim of my own choices... or to pull myself up by the bootstraps and change.... when really, change isnt as hard as it seems.... its just change... and if you view it as interesting and exciting rather than scary... its pretty cool
quietsins
there are also bits of wisdom we seem to aquire just in the course of our day...
what are your favorites???
one of mine would be....
the second part of the serenity pray... the courage to change the things i can...
it spells out my willingness to be a victim of my own choices... or to pull myself up by the bootstraps and change.... when really, change isnt as hard as it seems.... its just change... and if you view it as interesting and exciting rather than scary... its pretty cool
quietsins
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I would have to say the one I saw most recently:
"We're sorry for the decrease in gas prices"
OK, so not related to to Alcohol or Al-Anon or even recovery for that matter, but I still chuckle about that one!
"We're sorry for the decrease in gas prices"
OK, so not related to to Alcohol or Al-Anon or even recovery for that matter, but I still chuckle about that one!
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"Change is consistent" - me
"Get with the program or get run over" - me
"Let he who be free of sin cast the first stone" - some guy
I'm not religious, I just like that one
"Life is what's passing you by while you're making plans for the future" - John Lennon (hint, don't let it!)
"The smoker you drink, the player you get" - Joe Walsh (I just threw that in cuz it's funny. I can relate cuz in my youth I have had those moments of "reverse clarity")
"Get with the program or get run over" - me
"Let he who be free of sin cast the first stone" - some guy
I'm not religious, I just like that one"Life is what's passing you by while you're making plans for the future" - John Lennon (hint, don't let it!)
"The smoker you drink, the player you get" - Joe Walsh (I just threw that in cuz it's funny. I can relate cuz in my youth I have had those moments of "reverse clarity")
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Live and Let Live.
Reminds me to live my own life and let others live theirs in whatever way they choose. And if I put my efforts into living MY life, I have less time to try and live others' for them.
Reminds me to live my own life and let others live theirs in whatever way they choose. And if I put my efforts into living MY life, I have less time to try and live others' for them.
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"Strong words are when the mouth and the heart speak the same language. A begger can have stronger words than a king."
"We must be the change we wish to see in the world."
"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."
"In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher."
Oh and lastly, a line from an old school prayer (which as a child I mis-heard) For years my mis-heard version was my slogan, although I never understood why they put it in a school prayer:
to fight and not to heed the rules;
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I have so many quotes and sayings that inspire me; I wouldn't know where to start to pick my favorite.
I have this on my wall in my office/workroom.
It's never to late to be what you might have been
A--Accept. Accept others for who they are and for the choices
they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their
beliefs, motives, or actions.
B--Break Away. Break away from everything that stands in the way
of what you hope to accomplish with your life.
C--Create. Create a family of friends whom you can share your
hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.
D--Decide. Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what
may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only
minor obstacles along the way.
E--Explore. Explore and experiment. The world has much to
offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try
something new, you'll learn more about yourself.
F--Forgive. Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and
inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that
everyone makes mistakes.
G--Grow. Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer
hurt you or stand in your way.
H--Hope. Hope for the best and never forget that anything is
possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.
I--Ignore. Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus
instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your
past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.
J--Journey. Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by
remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and
you'll grow.
K--Know. Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always
get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest
winter.
L--Love. Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is
in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is
in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.
M--Manage. Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll
suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on
the important things in life.
N--Notice. Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or
suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your
kindness and understanding
O--Open. Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you.
Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be
thankful for.
P--Play. Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means
nothing without happiness.
Q--Question. Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.
R--Relax. Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and
remember that things always have a way of working out in the
end.
S--Share. Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with
others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you
many times over.
T--Try. Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try
anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.
U--Use. Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's
wasted has no value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected
rewards.
V--Value. Value the friends and family members who have
supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.
W--Work. Work hard every day to be the best person you can be,
but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every
sunrise offers a second chance.
X--X-Ray. Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and
you'll see the goodness and beauty within.
Y--Yield. Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain
dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.
Z--Zoom. Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears
its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead,
focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.
Note. "Alphabet of Happiness," written and designed by Bobette
Bryan, 2000
I have this on my wall in my office/workroom.
It's never to late to be what you might have been
A--Accept. Accept others for who they are and for the choices
they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their
beliefs, motives, or actions.
B--Break Away. Break away from everything that stands in the way
of what you hope to accomplish with your life.
C--Create. Create a family of friends whom you can share your
hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.
D--Decide. Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what
may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only
minor obstacles along the way.
E--Explore. Explore and experiment. The world has much to
offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try
something new, you'll learn more about yourself.
F--Forgive. Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and
inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that
everyone makes mistakes.
G--Grow. Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer
hurt you or stand in your way.
H--Hope. Hope for the best and never forget that anything is
possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.
I--Ignore. Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus
instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your
past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.
J--Journey. Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by
remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and
you'll grow.
K--Know. Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always
get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest
winter.
L--Love. Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is
in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is
in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.
M--Manage. Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll
suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on
the important things in life.
N--Notice. Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or
suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your
kindness and understanding
O--Open. Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you.
Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be
thankful for.
P--Play. Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means
nothing without happiness.
Q--Question. Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.
R--Relax. Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and
remember that things always have a way of working out in the
end.
S--Share. Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with
others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you
many times over.
T--Try. Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try
anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.
U--Use. Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's
wasted has no value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected
rewards.
V--Value. Value the friends and family members who have
supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.
W--Work. Work hard every day to be the best person you can be,
but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every
sunrise offers a second chance.
X--X-Ray. Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and
you'll see the goodness and beauty within.
Y--Yield. Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain
dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.
Z--Zoom. Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears
its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead,
focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.
Note. "Alphabet of Happiness," written and designed by Bobette
Bryan, 2000
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ATTITUDE:
The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company, a church, a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past, we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me an 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you...
Charles Swindoll
The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company, a church, a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past, we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me an 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you...
Charles Swindoll
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how cool - that's so great that you posted it for the kids to learn!
thank God there are lots of smart folks out there for us to follow their example huh? i don't know who he is either, but now you have me curious and i will be heading to google to find out! LOL
thank God there are lots of smart folks out there for us to follow their example huh? i don't know who he is either, but now you have me curious and i will be heading to google to find out! LOL
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jazz - i haven't read it all yet but he is quite the dude! happy reading!
http://www.rapidnet.com/~jbeard/bdm/...ll/general.htm
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